Ralph A. Minichino, RFC

Welcome to Minichino Financial Group's web site.  We're pleased to have you as a potential client and would consider it a privilege to work with you.  We strive to enhance the financial well-being and security of our clients.  On our site you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind wealth management, investing, income distribution, retirement planning, estate planning and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. Please take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.

 
Learning Center
  • Articles

    Articles

    Educate yourself on a variety of financial topics.

  • Calculators

    Calculators

    A host of financial tools to assist you.

  • Newsletters

    Newsletters

    Timely Newsletters to help you stay current.

  • E-Seminars

    E-Seminars

    Animated presentations to help you learn and decide.

  • iMoney

    iMoney

    Ideas to help simplify everyday finances.

  • Glossary

    Glossary

    Financial terms from A to Z.

  • Tax Library

    Tax Library

    Manage your taxes and prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Calculators

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

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Newsletters

Federal Estate Tax Is Much Lower — For Now

The federal estate tax was repealed in 2010, then reinstated by the 2010 Tax Relief Act with new provisions for 2011 and 2012. This article discusses the temporary provisions, the options for estates of 2010 decedents, and potential changes in future years that could subject many more estates to the federal estate tax than under current law.

Tax Changes for 2012

Mandatory annual inflation adjustments generally affect federal income tax brackets, retirement plan contribution limits, and estate tax exemption levels. Here are some of the major changes that could affect readers in 2012, with a table showing 2012 income thresholds for the six federal income tax brackets.

GDP: Measuring the Economy

It's likely you've heard a lot about the gross domestic product (GDP) if you follow the news. But what is its impact on the national economy and how has the Great Recession impacted the GDP? This primer explains the numbers behind the GDP and what it ultimately tells us about the economic health of the nation.

Investing in the Future

Due to the fiscal struggles of state governments, in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges and universities rose dramatically for the 2011-12 school year. The cost of private institutions also continues to increase. This article presents information on the cost of a college education and how a 529 plan may be a helpful savings vehicle.

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Market Watch

May 26, 2012 @ 10:06 PM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,454.83- 74.92
S&P 500 1,317.82- 2.86
NYSE Composite 7,534.33- 18.03

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